FC 'Kryvbas' reported a violation of regulations in the Ukrainian Cup match
The football club 'Kryvbas' published an official statement regarding the match of the 1/16 finals of the Ukrainian Cup against 'Chernihiv'. In the 69th minute of the game, the team made a double substitution, resulting in three Ukrainians and eight foreign players being on the field simultaneously, which is a violation of the rules. The club's official website reported this critical communication error, for which they apologize to the fans.
Despite the fact that 'Kryvbas' won the penalty shootout as a result of this violation, there is a threat of technical defeat and exclusion from the Ukrainian Cup.
Ukraine drew with Azerbaijan in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers
In the qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup, the Ukrainian national football team left the field with a draw against Azerbaijan with a score of 1:1. Goals were scored by Sudakov (51) and Mahmudov (72, from a penalty). The next match for the Ukrainian national team will be against Iceland on October 10.
Previously, the Ukrainian national team suffered a defeat against France in the qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup. The match took place in Wroclaw, Poland. Fans during the match against France demonstrated support for their national team by unfurling a huge banner reading 'Fortress of Europe'.
During the match, FC 'Kryvbas' violated the rules and there is a threat of exclusion from the Ukrainian Cup, while the Ukrainian national team drew with Azerbaijan in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The next match of the Ukrainian national team is scheduled against Iceland.